Land Remote AI Engineer Jobs
From Anywhere in the USA

US companies are hiring remote AI engineers at $150K-$300K+.
Skip the relocation and land work-from-home AI roles in 8 weeks.

Return-to-Office Mandates.
Real Remote Roles Are Rare.

Most 'remote' AI jobs turn into hybrid or full RTO within months of hiring.

You keep finding roles that require relocation to SF, NYC, or Seattle after all.

Competing with global talent for the truly remote positions that actually exist.

Find Truly Remote AI Roles in the US.

The World-Class AI Engineer Cohort

Learn how to identify companies with genuine remote-first cultures, build a portfolio that proves you can execute independently, and stand out in the competitive US remote AI market.

1

Spot Real Remote Roles

Filter out fake remote and hybrid traps

2

Remote-Ready Portfolio

Prove you can deliver without supervision

3

Nail Async Interviews

Show strong remote communication skills

Meet Your Mentor

Zen van Riel

My aim has been the same for years: become a world-class AI engineer. Every career move I've made has been measured against that.

I started as a software tester on a $500/month internship in the Netherlands. Taught myself to code, learned to ship real systems, and worked my way to Senior Engineer at GitHub.

Then I left GitHub. I joined an AI research lab as Member of Technical Staff, where I currently build products for secure AI monitoring.

The cohort draws directly from my real experience so you can make progress fast.

I run this special cohort with only a few people because hands-on work with me is what it takes to bring you to become a world-class AI engineer.

Career progression from Intern to Senior Engineer

Real Results

Vittor

Vittor

AI Engineer

Built and deployed his portfolio piece, then landed the AI role

"The coaching played a huge part in my success. I focused on AI fundamentals, the certification path, and soft skills like professional writing. Having access to expert guidance gave me confidence during interviews and helped me feel I was on the right path.

I built my own platform (simple but functional) and deployed it on AWS. I used it in my portfolio and showcased it during interviews. The way complex topics were explained, especially the restaurant analogy for AI systems, really stuck with me. Focusing on doing the basics well was absolutely essential."

What You Will Get

8 Weekly Tuesday Sessions

3 hours each for 24 live hours total.

Project Scoping at Kickoff

We set the scope of what you'll ship and the milestones to get there before the live sessions start.

Code Reviews

Reviews of your code from Zen during the cohort.

Lifetime Demo Access

Every architecture demo is recorded and yours to keep.

Demo Day

You present what you built and get feedback from Zen, with a recording you can use in your portfolio.

12 Months Community Access

Included with the cohort.

Remote AI Hiring Is Growing in 2026

8
Weeks
6
Seats per Cohort
24
Live Hours with Zen

Frequently Asked Questions

What do remote AI engineers earn in the USA?

Remote AI engineer salaries in the US typically range from $130K-$180K for mid-level roles to $200K-$300K+ for senior positions. Some companies adjust pay based on your location, while others offer location-agnostic compensation. Top remote-first companies like GitLab, Zapier, and certain AI startups pay competitive rates regardless of where you live.

How do I avoid return-to-office mandates?

Research company culture before applying. Look for companies that have been remote-first since founding, not just since 2020. Check Glassdoor and Blind for recent RTO announcements. During interviews, ask directly about their remote policy history and any planned changes. Companies with distributed leadership teams are less likely to mandate RTO.

How much time will this take?

You'll spend 3 hours every Tuesday in the live session and roughly 3 hours of async work in between, for 8 weeks. The Tuesday session time is fixed.

I've signed up for cohorts before and dropped out. How is this different?

It probably isn't, and you should hold the money. Most cohort dropouts are people who couldn't articulate what they were shipping when they signed up. That's why the consult exists, and why I turn down most applications. If we get on the call and you can't tell me what you'll have shipped at the end of week 8, I'll point you to the AI Native Engineer community until you can.

I'm not pivoting careers. I want to build a product. Does this still work?

Yes, the cohort works for people shipping their first serious AI system whether the goal is to land a senior role or to launch a product. The shipped system serves both equally well.

Do I need prior AI experience?

You need to be able to code in Python or TypeScript. Complete beginners can follow the classroom they get access to before the cohort sessions to come in well-prepared.

What does it cost?

It's a four-figure investment that we discuss during the 30-minute consult, alongside whether the cohort is the right fit for your project.

Can I do this while working full-time?

Yes, most attendees do. The live session is one Tuesday a week and the async work fits around your existing schedule, as long as you can carve out roughly 6 hours a week.

I accept those who have the highest chance of success.

In the 30-minute call we discuss your goals and whether you are ready for the program.